91. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase delivery of student accommodation in Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50245/26]
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92. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has sought or received reports or analysis regarding the numbers of international students attending high-demand courses in Irish universities; the findings of such reports or analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49312/26]
93. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost to the State of training students in key public service professions such as nursing and teaching; and whether his Department has examined graduate emigration patterns in these sectors. [50258/26]
94. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to detail the investment being made into further education in County Louth. [50088/26]
95. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional measures that will be implemented to intensify collaboration and delivery of further and higher education on a cross-border and all-Ireland basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50256/26]
97. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on engagement between his Department, Cork Education and Training Board and employers in Cork North-West regarding skills shortages in sectors including construction, healthcare, agrifood, manufacturing and renewable energy; the new initiatives planned for the region; and if he will make a s…
98. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on his discussions with the European Research Council in relation to the multi-annual funding framework for science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50208/26]
99. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans University of Limerick has to develop the Clare side of its campus. [49821/26]
100. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if University of Limerick has acquired floors at a location (details supplied) for the purposes of developing student accommodation and-or academic facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49820/26]
101. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to expand the provision of apprenticeships through Irish; the supports being considered for Irish-medium delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50083/26]
102. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures in place to improve retention of graduates in sectors such as nursing and teaching, particularly in light of ongoing workforce shortages. [50259/26]
103. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science given his comments quoted in a newspaper (details supplied) whether he proposes to introduce any additional regulations or enforcement measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49313/26]
104. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans to alleviate the costs on third level student families in budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50269/26]
105. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students from County Clare who applied for and received SUSI grants in the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years; the average award value for Clare recipients; whether any applications from Clare students were refused on income grounds where the student subsequently appealed and was successful; …
106. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will engage with SETU to deliver on the commitment in the original agreement establishing a university in the south east to include a significant campus in Kilkenny city; and his views on establishing a Norman study centre as part of the campus.- [50200/26]
107. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has met with an organisation (details supplied) regarding gaps in higher education funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50206/26]
108. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the measures being taken to increase the supply of affordable student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50242/26]
109. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current measures in place through his Department to support training and upskilling in EV technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50093/26]
110. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to the National Student Accommodation Strategy 2026-2035, the number of the 42,000 student accommodation beds projected by 2035 that are anticipated to be delivered in Cork; and the years in which those beds are expected to come on stream;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50293/…
111. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he has funded any innovation or research on Meanwhile Use. [49384/26]
112. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will respond to a recently published open letter with over 2,000 signatures, calling on Research Ireland to ringfence funding for non-commercial research at third level institutions. [50263/26]
113. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the outcomes and next steps arising from the recent AI workforce readiness national skills roundtable; the way in which these findings will inform measures to address AI-related skills needs and strengthen co-ordination across the education and training system, industry, and Government; and if he will ma…
114. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science given student numbers are projected to rise significantly over the next decade increasing by up to 19% from current levels his plans to prepare for this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50205/26]
115. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is planning a reduction in college fees in budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50240/26]
116. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the targeted investment that is being provided by his Department to expand further education, apprenticeship, and skills training capacity in Cork North-West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37626/26]